The Routledge Companion to Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained significant importance in recent years, with CEO responses indicating that stakeholders expect companies to do better. However, many corporate incentive systems are not in sync with societal norms and expectations. CSR has become a widely accepted common denominator of the role and responsibilities of business in society, covering core functions, governance, stakeholder recognition, supply chain design, and climate change. This volume assembles state-of-the-art scholarship from leading scholars, providing a comprehensive view of CSR from its roots to its future directions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained significant attention in recent years, with its origins dating back to the 1960s. However, its scope, urgency, and relevance have undergone a remarkable transformation. CEO responses indicate that business leaders recognize the need to operate in a complex environment where contested values shape societal expectations. Stakeholders expect companies to demonstrate improved performance and greater accountability.

Despite this understanding, many corporate incentive systems remain disconnected from societal norms and expectations. Moreover, grand challenges such as climate change, global pandemics, and the increasing interconnectedness of the world have exposed the fault lines of value creation within complex supply chain systems. This has led to the exposure of unacceptable working conditions, modern slavery, and the detrimental environmental consequences of pursuing profit at any cost.

As a result, corporate social responsibility has emerged as a widely accepted common denominator for the role and responsibilities of businesses in society. It encompasses a wide range of core functions, including health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as governance and recognition of stakeholders. CSR also extends to supply chain design and addresses the impact of corporations on climate change and their responsibility to future generations.

This comprehensive volume, edited by esteemed scholars in the field, offers a comprehensive view of CSR, encompassing its roots, normative foundations, and institutional perspectives. It explores topics such as stakeholding, the global value chain, social innovation, and future directions. The Routledge Companion to Corporate Social Responsibility serves as a prestigious reference work, providing valuable insights for academics, researchers, postgraduate students, and reflective practitioners alike.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367715694